Vocabulary Entry

dike

|noun • verb

noun

A barrier built to hold back water, typically from rivers or oceans.

Example Sentences

"The farmers built a dike to protect their crops from flooding."

"During the heavy rains, the dike held firm and prevented any water from entering the town."

"Engineers inspected the dike to ensure it could withstand the rising water levels."

verb

Example Sentences

"They decided to dike the riverbank to prevent erosion."

"The council agreed to dike the wetlands to control the water flow."

"If we don't dike the area soon, it could become flooded in the next storm."